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SINATRA AND BEYOND WITH TONY DESARE
Friday Oct. 2 8:00 pm
Saturday Oct. 3 8:00 pm
Sunday Oct. 4 2:30 pm
WEST SIDE STORY
Friday Nov. 6 8:00 pm
Saturday Nov. 7 8:00 pm
Sunday Nov. 8 2:30 pm
Friday Dec. 11 8:00 pm
Saturday Dec. 12 8:00 pm
Sunday Dec. 13 2:30 pm
THE ULTIMATE OSCARS
Friday Feb. 5 8:00 pm
Saturday Feb. 6 8:00 pm
Sunday Feb. 7 2:30 pm
THE CHIEFTAINS FEATURING PADDY MOLONEY
Friday March 18 8:00 pm
Saturday March 19 8:00 pm
Sunday March 20 2:30 pm
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
Friday April 29 8:00 pm
Saturday April 30 8:00 pm
Sunday May 1 2:30 pm
Friday June 24 8:00 pm
Saturday June 25 8:00 pm
Sunday June 26 2:30 pm
An additional non-subscription performance will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm.
HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS Additional non-subscription performance dates include Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 pm, Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2:30 and 8:00 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 pm.
An additional non-subscription performance will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 2:30 pm.
THE FILM MUSIC OF HOWARD SHORE
All programs, artists, dates and times are subject to change.
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SINATRA AND BEYOND WITH TONY DESARE
OCTOBER 2-4, 2015
This year marks Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, and the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes kicks off our 2015-2016 season. Singer, songwriter and pianist Tony DeSare (who’s been described as “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel”) gives the classic hits a modern flair with the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Like the olive in a martini, the music of Pittsburgh greats Henry Mancini, Dean Martin and other favorites are the perfect complement to Frank Sinatra. Bring your Rat Pack to this swingin’ night featuring hits like Night and Day, Moon River, Fly Me to the Moon and more!
Photo by: Tyler Boye
Tony DeSare, vocals/piano Jeff Tyzik, conductor The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Jeff Tyzik
WEST SIDE STORY
NOVEMBER 6-8, 2015 Jayce Ogren, conductor The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Experience a thrilling new presentation of this iconic film and winner of 10 Academy Awards,© including Best Picture. This cinematic symphony event features the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra playing Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs (with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) live while the newly re-mastered film, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, is shown in full high definition on the big screen—highlighting Robbins’ breathtaking choreography and a screenplay by Ernest Lehman based on the masterful book by Arthur Laurents. Don’t miss the chance for you and your gang to fall in love with the magic of West Side Story all over again!
Jayce Ogren
West Side Story © 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. © A.M.P.A.S
HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS
DECEMBER 11-13, 2015 Plus additional performances on December 19 and 20
Daniel Meyer
Daniel Meyer, conductor The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (Betsy Burleigh, director) Three Rivers Ringers (Nancy Lutz, director) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir…and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra delighting kids of all ages— from 1 to 92—with the annual Highmark Holiday Pops concert! A sleigh full of guest artists, including Jolly Old Saint Nick, will join conductor Daniel Meyer, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Three Rivers Ringers —Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble—for favorite carols, cherished holiday tunes, seasonal orchestral pieces and a Christmas carol sing-along. One of our favorite and most festive nights of the year, make the Highmark Holiday Pops part of your holiday tradition! HOLIDAY SPONSOR
FEBRUARY 5-7, 2016
As Hollywood prepares for the annual Academy Awards©, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the last 50 years of Oscar-winning scores. From John Williams to John Barry, you’ll hear unforgettable music from films like The The Lord of the Rings, Schindler’s List, The Godfather, Titanic, Doctor Zhivago, Chariots of Fire, Star Wars, and Marvin Hamlisch’s The Way We Were. Guest conductor Lawrence Loh and the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra bring their special touch to some of the most cherished and honored movie scores. ( Please note that film clips are not included in this performance.)
Photo by: Rob Davidson
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Lawrence Loh, conductor Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Student Chorale (Christine Hestwood, director) Lawrence J. Loh
The Chieftains Photo by: Kevin Kelly
THE CHIEFTAINS FEATURING PADDY MOLONEY
MARCH 18-20, 2016 The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Paddy Moloney, uilleann pipes and whistle Kevin Coneff, bodhrán and vocals Matt Molloy, flute Jon Pilatzke, fiddle and dance Triona Marshall, Irish harp and keyboards Tim Edey, guitar Tara Breen, fiddle and saxophone Alyth McCormack, vocals and percussion Martin Murray, mandolin and fiddle Cara Butler, dance Nathan Pilatzke, dance What better way to cap off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration than with the “High Kings” of Irish traditional music, direct from the Emerald Isle. Renowned Irish musical group The Chieftains have popularized their country’s rich musical heritage throughout the world over the course of 53 years and 58 albums, including seven Grammy Award winners! Paddy Moloney, Kevin Conneff and Matt Molloy and a whole host of guest artists from Europe and America bring their internationally acclaimed show to Heinz Hall, including favorites such as Shenandoah and Did You Ever Go a Courtin’ Uncle Joe, plus many more! If you like a little bit of Mozart mixed with a boot-stomping Irish jig, The Chieftains will have you dancing in the aisles!
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
Photo by: Michael Tammaro
APRIL 29–MAY 1, 2016 Jack Everly, conductor The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Adding a stunning visual element to the concert experience, the talented cast of Cirque de la Symphonie provides a three-dimensional entertainment extravaganza. Fusing the power and majesty of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with the best of cirque artistry—including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen— Cirque de la Symphonie creates perfectly choreographed spectacles set to classical masterpieces, raising cirque artistry to a fine arts level. Musical fireworks join with the incredible feats of the human body for a jaw-dropping night of entertainment on (and high above) the Heinz Hall stage!
Jack Everly
Š 2015 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc.
THE FILM MUSIC OF HOWARD SHORE
JUNE 24-26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Howard Shore, special guest Jon Burlingame, interviewer We conclude another spectacular Pops season with a one of a kind evening: an audience with the Academy AwardŠ-winning composer Howard Shore. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the outstanding career and achievements of a true Hollywood icon, with performances of his best known scores and a live interview conducted by acclaimed film music writer Jon Burlingame with the composer from the stage. Audiences will thrill to the music from his legendary collaboration with Peter Jackson on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, as well as scores from films like The Aviator, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Silence of the Lambs, Hugo and many more. This is an epic evening filled with amazing music and the composer’s own insights, a unique experience that movie music fans will not want to miss.
Howard Shore
FOR ALL THE GREAT PERKS
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS ENJOY THESE BENEFITS! PRIORITY SEATING—over the general public. FLEXIBILITY—to exchange your tickets for any other concert within the PNC Pops series up to one hour before the concert. Online ticket exchanges are free. BLOCKBUSTER SAVINGS—on concerts within your season package. And, take 15% off additional tickets to any BNY Mellon Grand Classics, PNC Pops or Fiddlesticks Family concerts. Plus, FIVE-STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE, GUARANTEED PARKING, PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITIES and more!
MAKE A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL FUND Last season, 7,700 patrons demonstrated their commitment to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra by giving to the Annual Fund. World-class performers and performances. Free award-winning education and community programs that introduce thousands of children and adults to orchestral music every year. Free summer parks concerts. An historic concert hall. Pittsburgh’s performing arts ambassador to the world. These are just a few reasons to support our orchestra. The growth of the Annual Fund is imperative to sustain the Pittsburgh Symphony’s artistic excellence and commitment to our communities. Please consider supporting the Pittsburgh Symphony by making an Annual Fund gift with your PNC Pops season ticket purchase. To make a gift, call the Symphony’s Development Department at 412.392.4880, give online at pittsburghsymphony.org/give, or simply add a gift to your order. Thank you!
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